CPSC Recalls in 2011
313 recalls found
December 2011
Dover Dining Table Recalled for Fall Hazard
The wooden base of the table can collapse, causing the glass table top to fall. This poses an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers should contact West Elm for a full store credit. West Elm will schedule a free return pickup of the table.
Bed Canopy Recalled for Fall Hazard
The connections of the posts to the top rails of the canopy can come apart, allowing components of the canopy to fall and posing an impact hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately remove the canopy from the bed and contact Pottery Barn Kids to schedule a free repair.
Navien Instantaneous or Tankless Water Heaters Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
An unstable connection can cause the water heater's vent collar to separate or detach if pressure is applied. A detached vent collar poses a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning to the consumer.
Consumers should immediately stop using and check the model and manufacture year information on their Navien water heater. Consumers with recalled water heaters should immediately contact Navien to schedule a free repair. Navien will replace all Nylon 66 vent collar with PVC collars. Consumers who continue use of the water heaters while awaiting repair, should have a working carbon monoxide alarm installed outside of sleeping areas in the home.
Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears Recalled for Choking Hazard
The teddy bear's eyes could loosen and fall out, posing a choking hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled teddy bear from children and return it to any Build-A-Bear store to receive a coupon for any available stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear.
Brookfield Entry Way Tree Sets Recalled for Fire Hazard
The battery box that power lights on the artificial wreath can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to True Value for a full refund.
Children's pajamas Recalled for Burn Hazard
The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Children should stop wearing the recalled pajamas immediately and consumers should return them to the retailer where they were purchased or Group Lemur for a refund, exchange or store credit.
Children's fleece robes Recalled for Burn Hazard
These children's robes fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Consumers should take these recalled robes away from children immediately and return them to the retailer where purchased for a refund, exchange or store credit.
Circo 17" Children's Travel Cases Recalled for Poisoning Hazard
The surface coating on the travel cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any Target store for a refund.
Can-Am ATVs Recalled for Injury Hazard
The Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) main shaft can crack and pieces can detach. Those pieces inside the DPS can block gears and cause limited steering ability, posing a loss of control hazard with risk of serious injury or death to the operator.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ATVs and contact their local Can-Am ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. BRP will contact registered owners directly.
Bugaboo Bee Strollers Recalled for Fall Hazard
The front swivel wheels can lock while the stroller is in motion, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bugaboo or the retailer where the stroller was purchased to receive free replacement swivel wheels.
Bugaboo Car Seat Adapters Recalled for Fall Hazard
When the adapter is used on a stroller that also has a wheeled board accessory attached for transporting a standing toddler, and the car seat is positioned so the child faces forward, the car seat can disconnect from the adapter and fall.
Consumers should immediately stop using the adapter and contact Bugaboo for a free service kit and decals.
Rayovac NI-CD Cordless Tool Replacement Battery Packs Recalled for Explosion Hazard
The replacement battery pack can explode unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using and remove the battery packs from cordless tools. Consumers can contact BatteriesPlus for instructions on how to return the product for a store credit.
Naturalizer "Dare" Women's Dress Shoes Recalled for Fall Hazard
The heels of the shoes can lean to either side, posing a fall hazard when worn by consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop wearing the shoes and return them to any Naturalizer store for a full refund.
Ice cream dippers Recalled for Injury Hazard
When the liquid-filled ice cream scoop is exposed to warm water, the cap and seal at the end of the scoop handle can fly off with substantial force, posing an impact injury hazard to nearby consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice cream dippers and contact The Pampered Chef for instructions on obtaining a replacement or refund. Consumers can also contact their Pampered Chef consultant for replacement and refund information.
Hamilton Beach® classic chrome 2-slice toasters Recalled for Fire Hazard
When the toasters are first plugged into the outlets, the heating element can be energized although the toaster lifter is in the up or off position, which can pose a fire hazard if the toaster is near flammable items.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled toasters and contact the firm to receive instructions on how to obtain a free replacement toaster.
Arctic Cat Snowmobiles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The headlamp fuse can fail, disorienting the operator during periods of limited visibility and posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using these snowmobiles and contact their local Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer to schedule a free repair. Arctic Cat has notified owners of these snowmobiles directly by mail.
TXT golf cars, Cushman shuttle vehicles and Bad Boy off Recalled for Crash Hazard
The threaded end of the rack rod ball joint can break and the ball joint can become displaced, causing the driver to lose steering control. This can result in a crash.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact E-Z-GO or an authorized dealer for a free repair. E-Z-GO and E-Z-GO dealers are contacting known owners.
Handheld Massage Pets Recalled for Burn Hazard
The massager's batteries can leak, posing a burn hazard or skin irritation to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled massagers and return them to any BJ's Wholesale Club for a full refund. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased this product. The firm advises consumers not to touch the batteries or open the battery compartment.
Baby Rattles Recalled for Choking Hazard
The recalled rattles can break into small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children and violating the federal safety requirements for rattles. In addition, the size of the handle on some of the rattles is small enough to enter an infant's mouth, lodge in the throat and cause a choking hazard or lead to bruises and lacerations.
Consumers should take the recalled rattles away from children immediately and return them to the place of purchase or contact Toys Distribution Inc. to receive a full refund or replacement product.
Children's Henley Pima Cotton Pajamas Recalled for Burn Hazard
The pajamas fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear posing a risk of burn injury to children.
Children should stop wearing the recalled sleepwear immediately and consumers should return it to the retailer where the product was purchased for a refund, exchange or store credit.
Golf cars Recalled for Fire Hazard
The fuel tank seam can separate and allow fuel to leak, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled golf cars and contact Club Car for a free inspection and replacement of the fuel tank. The firm is directly contacting consumers who purchased the golf cars.
Elliptical Exercise Trainer Recalled for Fall Hazard
The foot plates can detach from the machine during use, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled models immediately and contact Nautilus for a free repair kit that includes an extended warranty.
Halloween Projection Flashlights Recalled for Fire Hazard
The flashlights can overheat, blister and melt, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled flashlights, remove and properly discard the batteries and return the flashlights to the store where purchased for a full refund.
November 2011
Rocketfish™ Model RF-KL12 Mobile Battery Cases for iPho Recalled for Fire Hazard
The battery case can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Best Buy for instructions on returning the product and receiving a Best Buy gift card for $70 or $105 in Canada.
Rechargeable External Battery Case Recalled for Burn Hazard
The battery case's integrated circuit switch can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Mophie for instructions on receiving a replacement product.
Heath®/Zenith and WirelessCommand® motion sensing wall Recalled for Shock Hazard
When the switches are in the auto mode and the light is off, a small amount of leakage current passes through the electric circuit, including the socket. If consumers fail to disconnect the power at the circuit breaker and make contact with both terminals inside the socket while replacing the bulbs, there is a risk of an electric shock.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wall switches and contact the company for a free wall switch replacement.
Liebherr Freestanding 30-Inch Wide, Bottom Freezer Refr Recalled for Injury Hazard
The refrigerator's door can detach, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Consumers with recalled refrigerators should contact Liebherr immediately to schedule a free in-home repair. Consumers should check their refrigerator immediately to see whether the door hinge pin has become loose as indicated by a popped up hinge pin at the top. If the hinge has not become loose and the door is functioning properly, consumers may continue to use the refrigerator until it is repaired.
KEDS® "Know It All" Girls' Shoes Recalled for Laceration Hazard
Ornamental stars on the heel of the shoe can loosen, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should take these shoes away from children immediately and contact Collective Brands to receive a gift card for $30 redeemable at Stride Rite stores or striderite.com.
Kidgets® Animal Sock Top Slippers Recalled for Choking Hazard
The animal's eyes can detach from the slippers, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Consumers should immediately take the slippers away from children and return them to any Family Dollar store for a full refund.
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Consumers should immediately remove the battery pack from the jacket and contact the firm for instructions to return both battery packs to Columbia for free replacements.
Swimwear Set With Inflatable Inner Tube Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
The inner tube accessory can be pulled over a small child's head, posing a strangulation hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the inner tube and return it to any Build-A-Bear Workshop® store to receive a $5 store coupon. If it is not possible to return the inner tube to a store, consumers may contact the company for information about how to receive a refund.
Ashland™ Glass Vase Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glass vases can break or fracture when a consumer picks them up, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumers should stop using the vase and return it to a Michaels Arts & Crafts store for a full refund. To avoid the risk of breakage and possible injury, handle the vase with care.
Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddles Recalled for Shock Hazard
A defect in the electrical wiring of the electric grills/griddles can pose a risk of overheating, melting and an electrical shock hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled combination grills/griddles and contact W.P. Appliances for instructions on returning the grills/griddles for a full refund.
Arctic Cat All-Terrain Vehicles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The ATV's steering tie-rod can bend, causing loss of control which poses a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using these ATVs and contact their local Arctic Cat ATV dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners have been directly notified about this recall by mail.
Fantasy glass bowls Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The glass bowl can break when subjected to sudden temperature changes or impact, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled glass bowls. Consumers can return the glass bowls to the point of purchase for a refund. Commercial customers should contact Libbey Glass Inc. to arrange for destruction of the product and receipt of a credit or refund.
Cub Scout Wind Tech jackets Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
The jackets have retractable cords with toggles at the hood/neck area and at the waist, which can pose a strangulation or entrapment hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately remove the cords from these jackets to eliminate the hazard, or return the jacket to Boy Scouts of America for a full refund.
UA Defender Chin Straps Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user's metal snap comes into contact with another player.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chin straps and contact Under Armour for a free replacement chin strap.
Drop-side cribs Recalled for Fall Hazard
The slats on the drop side can detach from the top and bottom rails creating a space between the slats. An infant or toddler's body can become entrapped in the space, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and contact Dutailier Group to receive a free repair kit which consists of a new fixed side to replace the drop-side of the crib. In the meantime, parents are urged to find an alternate, safe sleeping environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child's age.
Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards Recalled for Choking Hazard
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.
PAX AURLAND wardrobe mirror doors Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The mirror glass can detach unexpectedly from the wardrobe door, fall and shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately contact their local IKEA store for instructions on returning the mirror wardrobe door for a free replacement door.
Winchester® Hunting Knife Sets Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The latching mechanism for the knife's interchangeable blades can unexpectedly fail and release the blade. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knife sets and contact the firm for a free replacement product of equal or higher value.
Disney Fairies Plastic Racing Trikes Recalled for Laceration Hazard
The plastic fairy figures protrude from the top of the handle bar posing a laceration hazard if a child falls on them.
Consumers should immediately take the trikes away from children and contact Kiddieland for a free replacement handlebar with an enclosed rotating display.
October 2011
Trek 2012 FX and District bicycles Recalled for Fall Hazard
The bolt that secures the seat saddle clamp to the seat post can break posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should stop riding the bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Trek dealer for a free replacement bolt.
Hand Trucks Recalled for Explosion Hazard
When the tires are overinflated, they can explode causing the wheel hub to separate or break, ejecting pieces of the hub. This poses an injury hazard to bystanders.
Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact Harper Trucks for a free repair kit that includes either lock washers to secure the four bolts on the 3-piece, metal/chrome plated wheels or new design replacement tires for the 1-piece composite tires.
Bad Boy Buggies off-road utility vehicles Recalled for Crash Hazard
The steering assembly arm can break and cause the driver to lose control, posing a crash hazard.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an authorized dealer or BB Buggies for a free replacement of the steering assembly.
Fireside Gel Fuel Bottles Recalled for Fire Hazard
The pourable gel fuel can ignite unexpectedly and splatter onto people and objects nearby when it is poured into a firepot that is still burning. This hazard can occur if the consumer does not see the flame or is not aware that the firepot is still ignited. Gel fuel that splatters and ignites can pose fire and burn risks to consumers that can be fatal.
Consumers should immediately stop using the pourable gel fuel and return the gel fuel to the company for a full refund.
Microfiber Glider Recliners with Ottomans and Leather G Recalled for Entrapment Hazard
An exposed gap between the moving parts of the chair and the base framework can allow access to toddlers and infants, posing an entrapment hazard. In addition, other exposed moving parts on the chair and the ottoman can pose finger pinching and crushing hazards to older children and adults.
Consumers should immediately stop using the chairs and contact Big Lots for a free repair kit that covers the base framework and the moving parts of the chair and ottoman.
GE Monogram® Pro Rangetop with Grill Recalled for Burn Hazard
Burners on Rangetops operating on liquefied petroleum ("LP" or propane) may fail to ignite or light if the gas control knob is left in a position between OFF and LITE, posing a risk of delayed ignition or explosion.
Consumers who are operating the product on LP (propane) gas should stop using the product immediately, turn off the gas supply to the product, and contact GE to schedule a free repair.
Children's Frog Masks Recalled for Suffocation Hazard
The plush frog masks lack proper ventilation. When secured in place across a child's face, it presents a suffocation hazard to the child.
Consumers should immediately take masks from young children and return the product to any Target store for a full refund.
Rechargeable lithium-poly battery Recalled for Fire Hazard
The battery can overheat and catch fire.
Consumers should immediately stop using the battery packs. Dispose of the battery packs according to federal, state and/or local regulations. The firm is out of business and a remedy is no longer available.